Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
Do You Feel Guilty About Selling?
1. If you feel guilty about selling then don't be!
Some people look down their noses at salesmen but
what they need to realise is it is all well and good to
make a great product but that great product has to be
sold!
Usually the person who talks about sales people with
contempt depend on a salesperson for their
paycheque (or paycheck as they say it in America)!
A Quick Word on Price.
On the internet there are a lot of free resources and
there are some very good free resources but you will
find the best resources require a price, even if it is
small.
People tend to trust information that they have paid
for over free information.
Also if they have paid for it they are more likely to be
more committed to using the product.
People understand things by comparison.
2. In other words, people will judge the price of a
product by comparing it to the price of a similar
product.
People have their own ideas about price.
If people are used to getting a certain product for a
certain price they will not take kindly to a big increase.
So if you never charge for anything then suddenly
start asking for money then people will get upset.
Be Open About Selling!
From my own experience it is better to be open about
the fact you sell things.If you are cagey about the fact
you are selling something then people will pick this up
also it puts off the time-wasters!
If you are certain and confident your customer will be
more likely to buy from you and you will feel good too!
That's not to say you bombard people with sales talk,
communication is two way and if you just talk at a
3. prospect verbally or in writing then you usually will
find most people get turned off.
Social Media
If you are promoting your business using social media
make it clear early on that you do sell things so your
followers don't feel suprised when you start selling.
All your posts on social media shouldn't all be about
selling something but it is Ok to have some business
posts in there too after all you are not a charity!
The Moral Of The Story is:
Do not feel guilty about selling if you are providing
something of value.
You are providing a service so there is no reason why
you should not be paid!!
Best Wishes
Mike